Smyrna man honored as Father of the Year

Dad fights to obtain healthcare for son

6:17 PM,
May 6, 2013

Wilson Shannon is shown here in a family portrait. The Smyrna man has been named Father of the Year by the Tennessee Justice Center for his efforts to secure medical treatment for his 10-year-old son, Eli.

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Tennessee Justice Center

Wilson Shannon is being honored as a 2013 Father of the Year by the Tennessee Justice Center. The award is in recognition of his persistence in battling to obtain medical services for his son Eli, and for his extraordinary commitment to the healthcare of all children and families, according to a news release from TJC.

Shannon is one of eight honorees from across the state receiving the 2013 TJC award.

Eli Shannon is a loving and vibrant 10-year-old. He likes reading, drawing pictures and playing in the park near his home in Smyrna. When Eli was 2, he was diagnosed with autism. Because of his ...